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Golden, cheesy Ritz cracker chicken casserole with a crispy topping, served fresh from the oven. A spoon lifts a gooey, creamy portion with melted cheese stretching.

Homemade Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole

4 from 1 vote
This Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole is a crowd-pleasing dish with a creamy filling and crispy, buttery topping. It's simple to make and perfect for potlucks or family dinners,
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups Cooked chicken Rotisserie chicken is ideal
  • 1 can Cream of chicken soup Can be substituted with cream of mushroom
  • ½ cup Sour cream Can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup Milk Use any type of milk
  • 2 tablespoon Butter Melted
  • ½ cup Shredded cheddar cheese For mixing in
  • 1 cup Mixed vegetables Frozen or fresh
  • ¼ teaspoon Garlic powder For seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper Adjust to taste
  • ½ teaspoon Dried thyme Optional
  • 2 sleeves Ritz crackers Crushed
  • ¼ cup Grated Parmesan Optional for topping

Equipment

  • 1 19x13 baking dish Glass or ceramic works best
  • 1 Mixing bowl Large enough to combine ingredients
  • 1 Wooden spoon or spatula For mixing

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease baking dish.
  2. Mix soup, sour cream, milk, and seasonings.
  3. Add chicken, vegetables, and cheese. Stir well.
  4. Spread mixture into baking dish.
  5. Crush Ritz crackers and mix with melted butter.
  6. Sprinkle cracker mixture over casserole.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and bubbly.
  8. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.